Question

How do you do 7(x+2) = 91 in a distributive way

Answer 1

7(x+2)=91

7x+7.2=91

7x+14=91

7x =91-14

7x =77

x =77/7

x =11

Answer 2

7(x+2)=91
^ ^
7x + 14 = 91
-14 = -14
7x = 77
/7 /7
x= 11

~Expand the equation.

~Multiply (distribute) the first numbers of each set, outer numbers of each set, inner numbers of each set, and the last numbers of each set.

~Combine like terms.

~Solve the equation and simplify, if needed.